The IRS offers several different payment plan options, but taxpayers may want to first consider non-IRS options depending on their financial situation. Regardless of how someone pays, they should act quickly because tax bills get larger as long as they remain unpaid.
\nOnline self-service payment plans
\nMost taxpayers qualify for an IRS payment plan (or installment agreement) and can use the Online Payment Agreement (OPA) to set it up to pay off an outstanding balance over time. Once taxpayers complete the online application, they receive immediate notification of whether the IRS has approved their payment plan.
\nThe process only takes a few minutes, and there\u2019s no paperwork and no need to call, write or visit the IRS. Setup fees may apply for some types of plans. Taxpayers who don\u2019t qualify for online self-service should contact the IRS for other payment plan options using the phone number or address on their most recent notice.
\n\u2022 Individual taxpayers\u2019 online payment plan options include:
\no Short-term payment plans \u2013 For taxpayers who have a total balance less than $100,000 in combined tax, penalties and interest. This plan gives them an extra 180 days to pay the balance in full.
\no Long-term payment plan (also called an installment agreement) \u2013 For taxpayers who have a total balance less than $50,000 in combined tax, penalties and interest. They can make monthly payments for up to 72 months. Taxpayers are encouraged to set up plan payments using direct debit (automatic bank withdraw), which eliminates the need to send a payment each month, saves postage costs, and reduces the chance of default. The IRS requires direct debit for balances between $25,000 and $50,000.
\n\u2022 Business taxpayers\u2019 online payment plan options include:
\no Long-term payment plan (also called an installment agreement) \u2013 For business taxpayers who have a total balance less than $25,000 in combined tax, penalties and interest from the current and preceding tax year. They can make monthly payments for up to 24 months. Taxpayers can choose to set up payments using direct debit (automatic bank withdraw) and requires it on balances between $10,000 and $25,000.
\nOnline tools for payment plans
\nQualified taxpayers with existing payment plans may be able to use the Online Payment Agreement to make changes to their plans that include revising payment dates, payment amounts or bank information for direct debit payments.
\nIndividual taxpayers have the option to sign into or create their own Online Account. This account allows them to:
\n\u2022 Check on any scheduled or pending payments.
\n\u2022 Review payment plan details and payment history.
\n\u2022 View the amount they owe.
\nPayment options for taxpayers already working with the IRS
\nIndividuals and out-of-business sole proprietors who are already working with the IRS to resolve a tax issue, and who owe $250,000 or less, have the option to propose a monthly payment that will pay the balance over the length of the collection statute \u2013 usually 10 years. These payment plans don\u2019t require a financial statement, but a determination for the filing of a notice of federal tax lien still applies.
\nFind more information about the costs of payment plans on IRS.gov \u2013 Additional Information on Payment Plans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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